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Make a holiday cottage in Penzance your home away from home

Occupying a tiny spot along the coast near the southwest tip of Cornwall, Penzance is a popular getaway destination surrounded by beautiful beaches and breathtaking scenery. Located within striking distance of Land’s End and the Lizard Peninsula, Penzance makes a lovely holiday home base for keen walkers and hikers. It is also a popular destination for families and couples. It is one of the major transport hubs for this part of Cornwall so there is always plenty happening, but it is also really easy to escape to the beaches or the glorious countryside. Penzance is a working port with a busy harbour, and offers views across to and around one of Cornwall’s most recognisable sights, St. Michael’s Mount.

HomeAway has a number of holiday cottages in Penzance catering to all kinds of holidaymakers. Many are located right on the coast with fantastic sea views. Luxury apartments start at under £300, making holiday accommodation in Penzance an affordable alternative to holiday homes in Porthleven, another traditional and popular holiday destination. Penzance holiday homes all come fully furnished, with many also offering added amenities such as Wi-Fi, proximity to beaches, theme parks and walking trails, and the ability to accommodate pets.

Things to do

-Beaches: Praa Sands Beach located right in Penzance is one of the top beaches in the UK. The sunny beach is ideal for building sandcastles and having fun in the sun. There is a car park nearby as well as a café. Long Rock Beach is another local favourite, as is Perranuthnoe Beach, which offers great views of St. Michael's Mount. Most beaches in the area impose a seasonal dog ban.

-Outdoor activities: Penzance is surrounded by beautiful landscapes and coastline. There are excellent walking trails in the area, especially near Land’s End. Visitors staying in a Penzance holiday apartment can also make the short drive to the Lizard Peninsula to enjoy all the great coastal walks there. Sightseeing and wildlife watching boat trips also depart regularly right from Penzance, and are very popular in the summer.

-Family attractions: Families with young children can visit the outdoor Jubilee Pool in Penzance for safe swimming. Open from May to September each year, this outdoor lido is supplied by seawater and is located right on the coast. St. Michael's Mount is a lovely tidal island just off the coast of Marazion that is topped with a castle and contains subtropical gardens. St. Michael's makes for a great day out with the family. Art-loving families can visit a satellite of the Tate in St. Ives, a gorgeous town where HomeAway is also pleased to offer holiday homes.

-Food and drink: Holidaymakers can enjoy all the best Cornish cuisine in Penzance. With so much coastline, there’s plenty of great seafood to try. Popular dishes include Cornish dressed crab, fish pies, and scrowlers (sardines).

Weather in Penzance

Because South West Cornwall is surrounded by the sea, Penzance is largely protected from extreme weather conditions. Mild frost-free winters make holiday homes in Penzance a viable proposition year round. Spring usually arrives quite early in Penzance, with warm temperatures around 20°C prevailing throughout the summer.

Travel to Penzance

Penzance is a bit of a drive for most, but is fairly each to reach by taking the A30 from Exeter. Travellers can also take the train to Penzance, with direct lines operating from London. Another option would be to fly into Newquay Cornwall Airport and hire a car. Penzance is about an hour's drive from the airport.

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Penzance Cottages - Self Catering Holidays
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Recent Reviews

Had a great stay -it's our 2nd stay most likely will book again.
Very well.thought out and comfortable
Great location not far from the town centre and the promenade but hidden away at the same time.
Bonus of a dedicated parking spot

Wonderful house with a panoramic view of the bay below and the fishing village of Newlyn which is nestled at the the foot of the hill.
Spotlessly clean and tidy. Good lay-out. Comfortable living room with large bay-like windows and a commanding view. Three good size bedrooms ( 2 x double; 1 x 2 singles). Fully fitted bathroom on the landing and separate toilet downstairs. Fully equipped kitchen with all the mod-cons. Inviting front garden with drive-way/parking. Small but pleasant back garden with furniture. Easy no fuss check-in and check-out. Ideal property for us.
Five minute walk into the centre of Newlyn and 10-15 minutes to Penzance. A 20 minute stroll will take you to the picturesque harbour village of Mousehole. 45-60 minutes in the opposite direction along the costal pathway will bring you to the spectacular St. Michael's Mount. Newlyn has a fantastic choice of fishmongers with catch of the day from the neighbouring fishing fleet, and 3 great restaurants/bars all serving the freshest of seafood. In descending order of price - Tolcarne Inn; Sky Mackerel; the Red Lion. Got to try the crab soup in the latter!
Penzance is a lively, unpretentious town with a smattering of decent cafes, good quality souvenir shops, a number of fine galleries, 3 large supermarkets, easy parking and uncluttered roads.
If you want to avoid the tourist hordes in high season and are looking for a home base with easy access to all the regional tourist attractions Newlyn/Penzance is the place to stay.
And last but not least thank you to Barry our host for his hospitality and making our stay comfortable and uncomplicated. Highly recommended.